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Medalion

Title Medalion

Description The piece, which is known in speciality literature under the name of “The Clay Medallion” or “The Clay Disk” of Sarmizegetusa Regia was discovered in 1956 on one of the plinths of the big limestone temple. On one of the faces of the medallion, slightly embossed, there is a profile of a feminine figure represented. Archaeologists noticed that the representation is similar to that on a republican coin depicting the goddess Diana, but with some disparities. Thus, the tiara of the original image is schematised taking the aspect of a “helmet visor”, and the bow and the quiver are barely distinguished. With the help of oblique carved lines, an almost circular register was made, which frames the feminine figure. Just like the coin, the medallion shows small carvings on its entire circumference. The piece was most likely one of the objects placed as an offering in the above mentioned temple. Find spot: Grădiştea de Munte – Sarmizegetusa Regia Dimensions: Maximum diameter – 10,3 cm, Thickness – 1,5 cm Material: clay, semi smooth paste with mica schist in the paste Execution technique: hand-built, oxidation firing

Geographic coverage Latitude:45°37′23′′ N; Longitude: 23°18′43′′ E

Historical Date 1st century BC.

Time Period Dacian Era

ID V 413

Scan Type 3D

Scan Format 3DPDF

Digitization Method

Language Romanian

Rights CC BY-NC-ND

Source National Museum of Transylvanian History, Cluj-Napoca

Data Provider National Museum of Transylvanian History, Cluj-Napoca

Provider Romania